COVID-19 Information and Resources COVID-19 is likely here to stay, including here in northern Michigan. We’re here for you with all the resources you need to prevent severe symptoms and the potential for hospitalization. What to do if you've been exposed or test positive Munson Healthcare follows CDC guidelines for isolation and other actions when testing positive for COVID-19. Please check their recommendations below. CDC Information CDC Guidelines for Positive Test What to do if you have symptoms Not feeling well and think you might have COVID-19? We’re here for you with convenient care

Help with Basic Needs Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) are the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes due to the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play and age that shape the conditions of daily life. Unmet basic needs such as food, housing amenities (laundry, heat), healthcare, employment and transportation can have a negative impact on our community members. It can be difficult to focus on recovery, establish positive wellness behaviors to prevent chronic disease, or build your personal resilience if you are worried about meeting your basic needs. Free

Little Choices, Little Symptoms: Understanding Heart Disease in Women Women are just as vulnerable to heart disease as men. In fact, heart disease is the leading cause of death among both genders in the US. Symptoms of heart disease in women can feel much different than for men. For example, only about 50 percent of women report having chest pains before or during a heart attack. Instead, women often experience less obvious heart attack warning signs, such as unusual fatigue or dizziness. These seemingly little symptoms can signal a big problem. However, because women are generally focused on

Want to Become a Respiratory Therapist? Munson Healthcare partners with Muskegon Community College to educate and train respiratory therapists. All pre-requisites can be completed at Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City. Respiratory therapy classes are attended via REMEC in the Respiratory Therapy classroom at Munson Medical Center. Clinical training and rotations take place at Grayling Hospital, Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, and Munson Medical Center. Students also complete two weeks of training at University of Michigan or Spectrum Health for their neonatal/pediatrics clinical

It’s All About Our Patients Hundreds of people receive expert medical care at Munson Medical Center every day. Sometimes they arrive during a life-or-death medical emergency. Sometimes their stay is planned. For all patients, it’s a deeply personal experience and one they will always remember. We understand how stressful it can be to need hospital care. That’s why we make every effort to provide the kind of high quality care we would want for ourselves or our loved ones. We could tell you more, but no one explains who we are and what we do better than our patients. Please listen to their

Support for Munson Manor Hospitality House We are grateful for all of the ways our community supports the services provided at Munson Manor Hospitality House. Learn more about: Make a donation Family dinner volunteer program How to volunteer Munson Manor Wish List Munson Manor stocks many items for guest use. We are grateful for any donations of these items from community members. Please take a moment to view the list of needed items and consider making a donation. Contact Us Munson Manor Hospitality House 1220 Medical Campus Dr. Traverse City, MI 49684 231-935-2300 munsonmanor@mhc.net

Heart Conditions We Treat Early detection of heart and vascular conditions increases your chances of a healthy outcome. Munson Healthcare heart specialists use the latest diagnostic technology, therapies and surgical procedures to ensure faster recoveries and a higher quality of life. See the conditions below to learn more about treatment for these cardiovascular conditions: Angina Pectoris Angina pectoris is chest pain or discomfort that occurs when part of your heart muscle isn’t getting enough oxygen-rich blood. Angina isn’t a disease – it is a symptom of an underlying heart problem, most

Questions to Ask Your Doctor If you have concerns about your heart, it is important to first talk with your family care provider who will see you for routine preventive health care, including physical exams and basic tests. Your physician plays a key role in helping to manage your overall health including certain problems involving the heart and blood vessels - such as high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol that is successfully treated with medication. If your heart problems are more complicated, your physician may refer you to a cardiologist for testing and evaluation or for ongoing

Saving Katie An Unexpected Emergency Leads to Wonderful Care June 27, 2021, began as a normal day for Katie Eicher. She went to church with her husband, Alex, and mother, Mary, then went to her job as an occupational therapist. Fifteen minutes into her shift, Katie went into cardiac arrest and was taken by ambulance to Munson Medical Center. She spent the following 12 days receiving treatment at the Webber Heart Center, five of which were spent in a medically induced coma. Thanks to your generosity, Katie had access to the innovative technology, state-of-the-art facilities, and the skilled

Legacy Giving: Philanthropy at its Finest Henri “Hank” Pell Junod, Jr. has spent nearly every summer of his life enjoying his family’s circa 1870s cottage on Higgins Lake. Hank was one of 12 young boys who grew up together during the 1940s and 50s, reveling in long summer days of boating, swimming, tennis, and family meals in the Cottage Grove Association Dining Hall. Pleasant childhood memories made returning to Higgins Lake each summer a priority for Hank throughout his career as a history teacher, soccer coach, dean of students, and director of admissions at private schools in Ohio